I've owned 2 63 Plymouths and now am "restoring" a scale model of a 64 Belvedere to correct color schemes. I'd appreciate if anyone could help me. I'd like to know all about proper paint schemes for the undercarriage, chassis, interior, underhood, etc. I belonged to Plymouth Owners Club about 15 years ago, but no longer am a member, even though I still love Plymouths very much. I had a 63 Fury in Dark Metallic Blue and it was a beautiful car with a 318 and the 727 Torqueflite tranny. Was there a Dark Metallic Blue in '64???? My other 63 was a nicer condition Belvedere with the Slant 6 and push button auto. It was great cruisin' in my '63's and I always loved to listen to the oldies stations when I was cruising. The model I am presently working on will bring back a lot of happy memories of my cars and I want to do it in the original 64 factory body color with an airbrush. I am tempted to do one in the body color of the 63 Dark Metallic Blue as well. I prefer the styling of the '63's because it was beautifully done by a former Ford stylist. I've heard the undercarriage is correctly painted "dark primer gray" with "body color overspray." Is this correct? Also what is the correct engine color of the slant 6 and the 426 V-8 in 64? Any help greatly appreciated!
64 Slant 6 engine color is an orange tinted red. 426 engine color is orange.
I have a very complete colior list with Mopar Performanc data and part numbers at this link.
http://www.turbinecar.com/misc/enginecolor.htm
This covers from 1960 or so to present - for the most part.
Mark Olson
POC-Admin
The actual Chrysler color for 1960's slant six motors is not really red. It is a cross between Ford red and Chevy Orange. As far as I know the real color is not available premixed from any source. I have painted motors the correct color by holding a Chevy orange rattle can in one hand and a Ford red can in the other. This will definately challenge your dexterity, but you can get the correct Chrysler orange/red. The very scientific spray ratio is-- heavy on the red and light on the orange. You could mix red and orange quarts of paint and spray with a gun. Use the above scientific mixing ratio.
Bruce Pine A-Body Advisor to the Plymouth Club